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Nursing and Midwifery Council determination — interim orders hearing

Interim restrictions imposed — 1 year

The regulator’s term: interim order imposed

What does “interim restrictions imposed” mean?

An interim order is a precautionary restriction imposed before the regulator's investigation is complete. It is not a finding of fault — the underlying allegations have not yet been adjudicated.

Concerning Stella Ekwutosi Nwadike, nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 19F1035E).

Decision date: 3 February 2026 · Hearing started 3 February 2026

In plain English

The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed an interim suspension order on Stella Ekwutosi Nwadike for a period of 12 months at a hearing on 3 February 2026. Stella Ekwutosi Nwadike was not present and not represented. The case examiners had not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The interim order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter.

Findings

The NMC's Fitness to Practise Committee imposed an interim suspension order for 12 months. The case examiners have not yet decided whether there is a case to answer. The interim order will be reviewed within six months and every six months thereafter.

Source

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